Sponsored Post: Over 30 Million Royalty Free Stock Images Available On Shutterstock

Images have now become the most important element when creating an article. Readers are now so used to seeing so many pictures and different types of media when reading something, and without any visual stimulant, the piece will not be anywhere near as successful as it could potentially be.

Finding those aesthetic standout pictures to use can be a nightmare, especially if you don't have an in-house photographer. The cost of hiring a professional to get top quality images that make your brand stand out can be really high, and something that can be sourced elsewhere, for a lot less hassle. However, there are options available to you.

Shutterstock have grown over the years to become the global provider for top quality media for businesses and individuals. Their catalogue of photos, illustrations and videos is astounding, and there is more than enough for you to use and find. The beauty of this media pool is that you don't have to worry about royalties, as they currently roll out thousands of images per week, and there is more than 28 million images currently available in their database.

Their close relationship with the ever growing community of contributing photographers, Videographers, Illustrators and designers make Shutterstock the global marketplace for royalty-free imagery to make your business stand out above the rest.

To demonstrate the eveolution of the company and its amazingly quick growth, Shutterstock have released a promo video showcasing the talents of their community. It celebrates 1 million clips in motion, created with footage from 8mm film to HD video.